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Genetics & Environmental Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 19th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Genetics & Environmental Health Week | Other Publications

American Association for Cancer Research - Genetic predictors of esophageal cancer identified

Angiotensins - Scientists at National Taiwan Normal University discuss research in angiotensins

Anxiety Disorders Risk Factors - Data from Virginia Commonwealth University provide new insights into anxiety disorders risk factors

Arthritis - New arthritis data have been reported by M. Popovic and co-authors

Autism - Research from H. Taniai et al broadens understanding of autism

Behavior - New behavior research has been reported by scientists at University of Minnesota

Blood Pressure - New findings from Gifu University, Medical Department describe advances in blood pressure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from Sichuan University update current data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cleft Lip - Reports from St. Mary's Hospital add new data to research in cleft lip

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - First evidence that prenatal exposure to famine may lead to persistent epigenetic changes

Genetics & Genomics - Data on genetics & genomics published by M. Woodhead and colleagues

Heredity - Studies from University of Aberdeen update current data on heredity

Life Sciences - Investigators at Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Pediatrics release new data on life sciences

Massachusetts General Hospital - Gene scan of Alzheimer's families identifies four new suspect genes

Mental Retardation - Scientists at University of Ottawa describe research in mental retardation

Multiple Sclerosis - Investigators at Tampere University target multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Immunology - Researchers from University of Athens, Department of Neurology publish findings in multiple sclerosis immunology

Multiple System Atrophy - Study results from Medical University of Innsbruck in the area of multiple system atrophy published

Sarcoidosis - Research from University of London, Imperial College provides new data about sarcoidosis

Sclerosis Genetics - Researchers from University of Oxford, Wellcome Trust Center for Human Genetics provide details of new studies and findings in the area of sclerosis genetics

The Institutes for The Achievement of Human Potential - Parenting Course at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Gives Parents the Tools to Help their Special Needs Kids Have a Fighting Chance

Type 1 Diabetes Genetics - Research from University of London, Institute of Cell and Molecular Science yields new findings on type 1 diabetes genetics

Washington University School of Medicine - First gene for clubfoot identified at Washington University School of Medicine

Acne Vulgaris - Studies in the area of acne vulgaris reported from Aarhus University

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Study results from Ohio State University update understanding of acute myeloid leukemia

Alnara Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Alnara Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Secures $20 Million in Series a Round

Alzheimer Disease - Data on Alzheimer disease described by researchers at University of Alabama

Alzheimer Disease - Data on Alzheimer disease discussed by E.S. Blom and colleagues

Alzheimer Disease - New findings reported from Cardiff University describe advances in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Research from J.M. Silverman and colleagues has provided new data on Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Research from Uppsala University broadens understanding of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Studies in the area of Alzheimer disease reported from M.C. Deniznaranjo and co-researchers

Angiotensins - New angiotensins study findings reported from Saitama Medical University

Angiotensins - New findings reported from University of Utrecht, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Science describe advances in angiotensins

Antivirals - Studies from J. Marques et al further understanding of antivirals

Atherosclerosis Genetics - Scientists at University Hospital discuss research in atherosclerosis genetics

Atrophy - Scientists at University of Melbourne report research in atrophy

Atrophy Therapy - New findings from Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the area of atrophy therapy described

Autism - Reports summarize autism research from Massachusetts General Hospital

Autoimmune Disease - Report summarizes autoimmune disease study findings from Cardiff University

B-Cell Lymphoma - Studies from K. Amara et al have provided new data on B-cell lymphoma

BioMed Central - New journal shows half-broken gene is enough to cause cancer

Biopharmaceuticals - ARCA biopharma to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Tenth Annual Healthcare Conference

Biopharmaceuticals - Research from University of Massachusetts in the area of biopharmaceuticals published

Bipolar Disorder - Research from Indiana University, Medical Department broadens understanding of bipolar disorder

Bird Flu Genetics - Recent findings in bird flu genetics described by researchers from FAO and National Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Wrongful birth litigation and prenatal screening

Cancer - Data Presented At Cancer Molecular Markers Meeting Suggests Clinical Benefit for Integrating New Molecular Tests

Cancer - Reports from National Institutes of Health add new data to research in cancer

Cancer - Scientists at Annamalai University target cancer

Cancer Genetics - New research on cancer genetics from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute summarized

Celiac Disease - New research on celiac disease from Medical University of Vienna summarized

Central Nervous System Disease Genetics - Research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute broadens understanding of central nervous system disease genetics

Centric Health Resources, Inc. - Centric Health Resources Presents "Value Proposition and Reimbursement Strategies" at Specialty Drug Commercialization Conference

Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease - Research reports on charcot-marie tooth disease from University of Messina provide new insights

Children's Hospital Boston - Tackling a hard-to-treat childhood cancer by targeting epigenetic changes

Cholestasis - New cholestasis research from University of Heidelberg discussed

Chromosomal Abnormalities Cell Biology - New chromosomal abnormalities cell biology study findings recently were reported by researchers at Humanitas Clinical Institute

Cleft Lip - Data on cleft lip published by I.M. Emsen and colleagues

Cleft Lip - New cleft lip study findings have been reported from Hallym University

Cleft Lip - Report summarizes cleft lip study findings from R.D. Freitas and co-researchers

Cleft Lip - Reports outline cleft lip research from M.C. Meazzini and colleagues

Cleft Lip - Research by T. Turkaslan and colleagues in cleft lip provides new insights

Cleft Lip - Studies from Yale University, Medical Department further understanding of cleft lip

Cleft Lip - Studies in the area of cleft lip reported from Cantonal Hospital

Cleft Lip - Study results from Kurume University, Medical Department broaden understanding of cleft lip

Cleft Lip - Study results from P. Cascone and colleagues update understanding of cleft lip

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer findings from Mayo Clinic described

Colon Cancer Genetics - Researchers from Semmelweis University, Department of Medicine report recent findings in colon cancer genetics

Congenital Glaucoma - Data on congenital glaucoma detailed by S.H.S. Meirelles and co-authors

Cystic Fibrosis - Findings from E.M. Westerman and co-authors broaden understanding of cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis - New cystic fibrosis research from Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital discussed

Cystic Fibrosis - New findings from University of British Columbia in the area of cystic fibrosis published

Cystic Fibrosis - Research in the area of cystic fibrosis reported from N. Degand and colleagues

deCODE genetics Inc - deCODE genetics Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Dementia - Research on dementia reported by scientists at University of Antwerp

Dementia - Research reports from Copenhagen University provide new insights into dementia

Dementia - Research results from Capital University update knowledge of dementia

Diabetes - Health Secretary Raises Awareness About Diabetes; Rising Costs of Treatment

Diabetes - Research data from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute update understanding of diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors - Researchers at Center of Biotechnology target diabetes risk factors

Diabetic Nephropathy - Study results from Queen's University broaden understanding of diabetic nephropathy

DNA Libraries - Research from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has provided new data on DNA libraries

DNA Research - Findings in DNA research reported from Rockefeller University

DNA Research - New DNA research study results from University of South Carolina, Department of Biological Sciences described

DNA Research - Research reports from University of Bergen, Department of Biomedicine provide new insights into DNA research

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study results from Virginia Polytechnic Institute described

Drug Resistance - Studies from Kitasato University further understanding of drug resistance

DrugLogic, Inc. - DrugLogic, Inc. Announces Qnome

Echocardiography - Research reports on echocardiography from A. Gedikbasi and colleagues provide new insights

Enterovirus - Studies from St. Thomas' Hospital yield new data on enterovirus

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research has been reported by scientists at University of Tokyo

Follicular Lymphoma - New follicular lymphoma study results reported from T. Sonoki et al

Fragile X Syndrome - Study results from K. Zou et al provide new insights into Fragile X syndrome

Galactosemia - Studies from Technical University of Denmark in the area of galactosemia described

Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer research from W.G. Shin and colleagues discussed

Gaucher Disease - Reports on Gaucher disease findings from A. Brautbar and co-researchers provide new insights

Gaucher Disease - Scientists at Sheba Medical Center publish new data on Gaucher disease in children

Gene Therapy - Data to Be Presented at 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics

Gene Therapy - Reports from Emory University describe recent advances in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research conducted at J. Wang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department publish new data on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Studies from Charles University provide new data on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Study data from University of California, Research Center provide new insights into gene therapy

Genetic Risk Factors - Research in the area of genetic risk factors reported from University of Virginia

Genetics & Genomics - New genetics & genomics data have been reported by scientists at Sahlgrenska University, Sahlgrenska Academy

Genetics & Genomics - Research from State University of New York reveals new findings on genetics & genomics

Genetics & Genomics - Studies from D.T. Starczynowski and colleagues reveal new findings on genetics & genomics

Germ Cell Cancer - Data from S. Glaesener and colleagues advance knowledge in germ cell cancer

Gonadectomy - Research on gonadectomy discussed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

Head and Neck Cancer - New findings from F. Farshadpour and co-authors in the area of head and neck cancer published

Hematuria - Study results from A. De Pascalis and colleagues update understanding of hematuria

Hepatitis C Virus - New Study Shows That Pegasys Regimen Provides Higher Cure Rates for Hepatitis C Patients

Hepatitis C Virus - New Study Shows that PEGASYS(R) Regimen Provides Higher Sustained Virological Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients

Hepatitis D Virus - Study findings from Pennsylvania State University provide new insights into hepatitis D virus

Heredity - New findings reported from University of Florida describe advances in heredity

Heredity - New heredity data have been reported by A. Kovarik and co-authors

Heredity - Research from University of Washington provide new insights into heredity

Heredity - Research on heredity published by scientists at University of Edinburgh

Heredity - Research reports from University of Porto provide new insights into heredity

HIV/AIDS - Studies from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department provide new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Tibotec Presents Interim Findings for Tmc435, an Investigational Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Treatment, At the Aasld Liver Meeting 2008

Human Papillomavirus - Reports outline human papillomavirus study findings from University of Birmingham

Hypertension Genetics - Research in the area of hypertension genetics reported from Buddhist Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Research from M.S. Maron et al broadens understanding of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Iron Deficiency - Research reports from A. Muhammad and co-authors provide new insights into iron deficiency

JAMA and Archives Journals - Folic acid, B vitamins do not appear to affect cancer risk

Leukemia - Study findings from University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics provide new insights into leukemia in children

Life Sciences - Findings from Molecular Cardiology Research Institute in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Minnesota

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Pittsburgh target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Adelaide, Hanson Institute report recent findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Paris discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Department of Pediatrics detail findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies by N. Levoin and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Tennessee provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Alabama update understanding of life sciences

Lupus - New lupus data have been reported by Y.J. Lin and co-authors

Machado-Joseph Disease - New findings from University of Florence in the area of Machado-Joseph disease described

Macular Degeneration - Study results from University of Wisconsin update understanding of macular degeneration

Metabolism - Research on metabolism discussed by X. Li and co-researchers

Multiple Sclerosis - Research from University of Oxford provides new data about multiple sclerosis

Myasthenia - New myasthenia research from University of Toronto outlined

Myasthenia Gravis Therapy - Research from Hadassah University, Agnes Ginges Center for Human Neurogenetics in the area of myasthenia gravis therapy described

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Immunology - Studies from University of Missouri, Department of Internal Medicine have provided new information about myelodysplastic syndrome immunology

Myeloma - Recent findings from Charite University highlight research in myeloma

Myeloma - Studies from A. Zollinger et al provide new data on myeloma

Navigenics, Inc. - New Program to Help Physicians Understand Role of DNA-Based Preventive Medicine

Nerve Sheath Tumors - Researchers from Kyorin University report recent findings in nerve sheath tumors

Neuroblastoma - Scientists at University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department describe research in neuroblastoma

Neuropathy - Study findings from A. Mazzeo et al provide new insights into neuropathy

NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Researchers identify mechanism, possible drug treatment for tumors in neurofibromatosis

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study results from State University of New York described

Obesity and Diabetes - Researchers from University of Florida report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity and diabetes

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Research from University of Cambridge has provided new information about obsessive-compulsive disorder

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Reports summarize oral squamous cell carcinoma study results from Madurai Kamaraj University

Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Study data from University of Sydney update knowledge of osteogenesis imperfecta

Otitis Media Therapy - Research from University of Helsinki, Department of Otorhinolaryngology in the area of otitis media therapy published

Pancreatic Neoplasms - New pancreatic neoplasms research from University of Padua discussed

Parkinson Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces $11 Million in 2009 Funding for Translational, Pre-Clinical and Clinical Parkinson's Disease Research

Parkinson Disease - Scientists at University of Antwerp publish new data on Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Studies from R. Myhre and co-researchers yield new data on Parkinson disease

Physiology - Research in the area of physiology reported from C. Syriopoulos and colleagues

Polycythemia Vera - Study results from J.J. Kiladjian and colleagues in the area of polycythemia vera published

Prader-Willi Syndrome - New prader-willi syndrome research reported from University of Leuven

Prostate Cancer - New findings reported from Fudan University describe advances in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Research reports from A. Woelfelschneider and co-authors provide new insights into prostate cancer

RainDance Technologies, Inc. - RainDance Technologies Delivers RDT 1000, Sequence Enrichment Solution to the Genome Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Rhinovirus - First Comprehensive Genomic Study of Common Cold Reveals New Treatment Targets

RNA Libraries - Scientists at North Carolina State University, Department of Animal Science detail research in RNA libraries

Roche Diagnostics - Roche NimbleGen Offers Comprehensive Epigenomic and Transcriptional Regulation Tools with HD2 2.1 Million Probes Arrays and Services

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza - Sammy's Woodfired Pizza Announces Gluten-Free Menu Options

Schering-Plough Corporation - Boceprevir Phase II Study Showed High Rate of Sustained Response With 28- and 48-Week Regimens in Genotype 1 Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients

Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia study results from Okayama University described

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. - SeraCare Launches Genetic Testing Controls Business Line

Shopko Stores Operating Co., Llc - Shopko Announces Erin's World Eyewear

Sickle Cell Anemia - Investigators at Sultan Qaboos University zero in on sickle cell anemia

Source MDx - Source MDx Announces Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital to Study RNA-Based Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis

Trisomy Genetics - Research on trisomy genetics detailed by scientists at General Hospital

Tuberculosis - Study results from Guru Nanak Dev University provide new insights into tuberculosis

Tuberous Sclerosis - Data on tuberous sclerosis reported by M. Kobayashi and co-researchers

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study results reported from University of Gottingen

Ulcerative Colitis - APRISOTM Granted FDA Marketing Approval for Maintenance of Remission of Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis - New findings in ulcerative colitis described by M.B. Protic and co-researchers

University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Study sheds light on genetic differences that cause a childhood eye disease

University of California - San Diego - Moores UCSD Cancer Center studying novel leukemia vaccine for high-risk patients

Urinary Tract Infection - Research on urinary tract infection detailed by scientists at Macquarie University

Vaccinia Virus - Research findings from K.J. Kelly et al update understanding of vaccinia virus

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - New Clinical Data Support Broad Profile for Telaprevir in Patients with Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus HCV Infection

ZymoGenetics, Inc. - ZymoGenetics Presents Positive Interim Phase 1b Results in Hepatitis C



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